Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Cherry, Oak
Italian Neoclassical Single Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical Demi-Lune chest.
Various woods in marquetry patterns with fine fruitwood inlay details
and patinated brass escutcheons .
Three center drawers flanked by side cabinets.
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800. It stands out for its beautiful variations of walnut veneer grains. The top of the ...
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1780s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and brass escutcheons. The chest of drawers is made of walnut and stands on elegant square tapered legs. The top drawer is slightly s...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th C. Secretary Chest Neoclassic Brass Hardware, Black Finish w/Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood secretary chest from the 19th century. This antique slat front chest from France features a drop down/fall front door, which ope...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes. This very elegant chest of drawers is wonderfully decorated with bronze handles an...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Commode w/Black Marble Top, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest of drawers, with marble top, from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped black marble top, which rests atop a ca...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Neoclassic Chest w/Roman Bust Column Accents & Unusual Petite Sabre Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical chest, with black accents and and unusual feet, from the early 19th century. This antique chest of drawers from Ital...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
This exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical 18th century dressers in wood richly inlaid on the front, sides and 4 truncated pyramid legs are top-quality example of Italian 18th cen...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Curved Chest of Drawers Architettura by Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage curved chest of drawers Architettura by Fornasetti
Iconic Fornasetti Architettura model, silkscreened, painted and lacquered by hand. Decoration of a Renaissance building.
...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Poplar
French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded corners at front...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Antique Neoclassic Style 3-Drawer Commode, Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cute-sized French Neoclassic style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with pronounced and rounded front ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period carved wood commode, with stunning new custom marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features rectangular-shaped marble ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode, from Bologna, with three long drawers, the drawers and posts decorated with Pearwood designs, with matching design on flat panel sides on...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Pearwood
19th Century Painted Louis Philippe Style Commode
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
A period Italian commode in the Louis Philippe manner, from about 1830, with its original marble top. The custom painted finish, with its scumbled Swedishy effect, makes for a nice c...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
An Italian Neoclassic Style 2-Drawer Side Chest w/Pull Out Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer side chest from Italy. This small sized chest from Italy, circa late 20th century, is a very well made piece with lots of nicely ca...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassic Style Two-Drawer Chest w/Fluted and Wreath Carved Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Neoclassic style painted wood raised chest from Italy. This lovely chest from Italy, circa late 20th century, is a very well made piece with lots of nicely carved details. It has been designed in Neoclassical influences; with canted side posts which are flute-carved, a wonderful ribbed texture at side panels, delightful tulip trimming about the drawers with their wreath and bow-tie carved centers, and spiraled ribbon trimming about the skirt. There is a pull-out shelf recessed between the top and the upper drawer. There is a custom finish in taupe and grey. This Italian Neoclassic-style chest would be great for a bedroom dresser with mirror...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Serpentine Front Dresser Painted White With Green French Line Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique hand painted serpentine front walnut dresser with distressed white paint and green French line motif. The four drawers glide smoothly and offer plenty ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode with 3 Dr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Neo Classical Style Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neo classical style mahogany cabinet with a painted top, circa 1930's. With a painted top over a paneled door and paneled sides, the apron with Greek key design, resting on petite sq...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Paint
Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, France, 19th C
A Louis XVI cabinet designed and produced in France in the second half of the 19th century. The ca...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this meticulously crafted 19th-century German Neoclassical chest of drawers or nightstand. Adorned with captivating walnut veneer grain, this piece ...
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1830s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Sleek Pair of Continental Empire Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of mahogany veneer chest comprised of three drawers finishing on high straight tapered legs and adorned with bronze pulls. Shown with a refurbished black glass top creati...
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Herringbone Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A two-drawer rustic inlaid chest of drawers crafted with oak veneers in light mink finish and accented with hammered metal hardware. It has a pull-out dressing slide shelf at the top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Commode
Located in Essex, MA
18th Century Italian Paint Decorated Commode Faux stone painted rectangular top. Two front drawers and sides are painted and decorated with classical figures, foliate scrolls, fruit...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Decorated Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century Italian neoclassical polychrome decorated commode. Features three large drawers decorated in red and blue with angels and birds in center of drawer fronts and on ce...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Rustic Painted Swedish Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed pine and finished in a lightly distressed soft gray paint. With a molded edge top having canted corners, fluted styles above square tapered and fluted legs.
Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays.
The three long soft closing drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy - Milan area. A unique chest of drawers design with rich floral inlay, bronze gilt a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
This neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century, in carved and lacq...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence....
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
18th-century neo classically inspired sage-painted chest of drawers. With a molded edge rectangular top, paneled side, antiqued hardware and square tapered legs. This perfectly scale...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
North European Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed pine in an antique white hand-rubbed and distressed painted finish. The three long drawers with neo-classic motifs and canted corners with fluted styles., all rai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
The Equestrian Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegant and grandly scaled iteration in a husk finish is crafted in oak crown veneer with all the hallmarks of furniture craft and quality construction. Bold, masculine, and fit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair Of Italian Neoclassic Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular top over two over two long drawers all with shield form escutcheons, raised on square tapered legs.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant three-drawer chest features graceful cabriole legs adorned with meticulously carved accents that continue onto the scalloped apron. Created in France during the 20th cen...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A particularly large and well-built chest of drawers with three drawers. The cabinet comes from Eastern Europe and was made around 1925. The quality of antique pine doesn't get much ...
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Maison Jansen Style, Russian Neoclassical, Large Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, Russian Neoclassical, Large Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
Large Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chests, Dressers. These have to...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and refined, this antique chest of drawers offers a Neoclassical design in natural oak. Hand-built in France in the early 1800s, the paneling of the drawers is precise and g...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Classical Style Four Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Painted Mahogany Four Drawer Server or Dresser in the classic style. Graduated drawers that slide easily. Distressed finish with wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Findining these in the field is extremely difficult as a single commode, but finding a matched pair of period, 1700s era Venetian commodes is next to impossible. This is a fantastic ...
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1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Sicilian wood briar Italian chest of drawers late 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
Allow me to transport you to the exquisite world of antique Sicilian craftsmanship with a late 1800s dresser that encapsulates the essence of Italian ar...
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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
An Italian Ebonized Fruitwood and Bone Inlaid Three Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
an early 18th century Italian ebonized fruitwood and bone inlaid three drawer commode, with overall geometric inlay design, possibly Milan, circa 1720
lable in drawer
"From the Collection
of
Loyd-Paxton
Dallas, TX"
Charles Paxton Gremillion, Jr. (1941-2014) and Loyd Ray Taylor made...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Cherry Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Small feather cherry wood chest of drawers, late 18th century. Repurposed for dedicated use, bathroom cabinet, bedroom cabinet or other use.
Pac...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays.
The three long soft closing drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Rosewood, Ormolu & Brass Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very detailed pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass commodes from Tuscany. Each three drawer commode is raised by handsome block su...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, Ormolu
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is wrapped in a gorgeous Birch burl veneer. An exotic figured wood with a high polish to highlight the movement and unusual details. The rectangular top and dra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Walnut Chests
Located in Westport, CT
A very lovely pair of late 19th century taller chests comprised of five drawers with chamfered front edges finishing to straight tapered legs. Made of solid walnut in very warm hon...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top and drawer fronts are framed with solid brass trim and the drawers have traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Italian Neo-Classical Walnut Commodes with Diamond Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Neo-classical style commode with a diamond pattern. Gorgeous finish and the pattern makes these extra special. Superb!! Note: Price list is for one. There are 2 available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of German Neo-Classical Hand Painted Bed Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of German Neo-Classical hand painted blue and white bedside tables. These are very unique and have a great patina!
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21st Century and Contemporary German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Neo-Classical Style Painted Black and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely painted antique Neo-classical style commode with 2 drawers. Very nice decorative design. So pretty!! Note: The patina is recent.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a chipped blue finish infusing a touch of vintage character. The painted drawer fronts on crackled canvas are a true testament to craftsmanship and creativity. Each drawer front...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful French Neoclassical chest of drawers with spectacular dovetailed engravings has seen lifetimes pass it by. Made in ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair of Fancher Furniture Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Fancher Walnut and Oak Bachelor Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Measure 34.25" in width, 29.5" in height and 18" in depth. Very good vintage conditi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Neoclassical commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Carpanese Home Italia, Maitland Smith, and Venfield. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $6,878.
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